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Better Together, Stronger in Service: The Alliance Celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Month

By Kayce Maisel posted 11 days ago
In April, the Alliance acknowledges National Volunteer Month with immense gratitude for the time, commitment, leadership, expertise, and service of hundreds of AAIM volunteers who help meet the critical needs of the academic internal medicine community. Learn more Interested in volunteering for the Alliance? Get involved ! #News #Feature

AAIM Volunteer Spotlight Video: Brian Kwan, MD, SFHM, FACP

By Kayce Maisel posted 11 days ago
AAIM shines the Volunteer Spotlight on Catherine E. Apaloo, MD, FACP, Designated Institutional Officer and Residency Program Director at Piedmont Athens Regional.

March Data in Brief: Which internal medicine training programs are interviewing the most first-year resident candidates, and where?

By Kayce Maisel posted 12 days ago
Data in Brief highlights key results gathered by recent Alliance research surveys. This month’s Data in Brief compares the number of PGY-1 candidates interviewed to the number of available first-year positions for training programs accredited as of academic year 2024-25. Read more #News #Feature

Call for Workshops Now Open: 2026 APDIM Fall Meeting

By Kayce Maisel posted 13 days ago
The call for workshops for the 2026 APDIM Fall Meeting, taking place October 15-17, 2026 in Louisville, KY, is now open. Submissions are due no later than April 24 at 11:59 PM EDT . For full details, please visit the Call for Submissions page. #News #Feature

FY 2027 Call for Committees and Assembly Leadership Volunteers Now Open

By Kayce Maisel posted 17 days ago
AAIM is pleased to launch the call for volunteers for FY 2027 committees and assembly leadership. All current members who meet the criteria and can meet the expectations are welcome to volunteer to serve; members generally may not serve in more than one formal leader or volunteer capacity in any given year. All applications to volunteer must be submitted online no later than Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT . Full details and submission details can be found on the Call for Volunteers page. #News #Feature

The Alliance Joins 165 Members of the CDC Coalition Calling for $11.581B for CDC Programs in the FY 2027 Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill

By Kayce Maisel posted 18 days ago
March 2026 - Due to years of underfunding, many of CDC’s most effective prevention programs have been hampered, preventing the greatest possible health outcomes across the U.S. The CDC Coalition urges bipartisan members to fund the agency fully and protect the public from health threats, prevent diseases, and address disabilities. Read the Letter #News #Feature #Advocacy

Slate of Candidates for FY 2027 AAIM Board of Directors

By Kayce Maisel posted 23 days ago
To: AAIM Membership From: AAIM Board of Directors Re: Slate of Candidates for FY 2027 AAIM Board of Directors Date: Friday, March 20, 2026 On behalf of the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM), thank you for your support of the Alliance. The AAIM Board of Directors is pleased to present the slate of candidates for the FY 2027 AAIM Board of Directors, which will begin July 1, 2026. AAIM President-Elect Mark W. Geraci, MD Vice Chancellor for Research, Health Sciences University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine AAIM At Large Board Members Daniel I. Kim, MD, MBA, MACP Chair of Medicine and Designated Institutional Official Riverside ...

The Alliance Joins the Friends of VA Medical Care (FOVA) in Calling for Nearly $1.5B Supporting Research and Infrastructure for Veteran Medical Care

By Kayce Maisel posted 26 days ago
March 2026 - For FY 2027, the FOVA coalition recommends investments sustaining and strengthening the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA's) research enterprise, medical centers, and digital infrastructure. Increased funding will directly inform the care Veterans receive across VA medical centers nationwide. Read the Letter #News #Feature #Advocacy

Call for AJM Editor-in-Chief

By Kayce Maisel posted 03-06-2026
Applications for the American Journal of Medicine ( AJM ) Editor-in-Chief are now open. The EIC serves a five-year term and applicants should be prepared to dedicate 15 hours on average per week to journal duties. The new EIC will begin transitioning to the role on October 5, 2026, with full transition by January 1, 2027. Completed applications are due by Friday, April 24, 2026. To read the full job description including details on how to submit for consideration, please click below. AJM Editor-in-Chief #News #Feature

AAIM Joins 552 Organizations of the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research Calling for Full Funding of the NIH in FY 2027

By Kayce Maisel posted 03-05-2026
The Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research representing patients, scientists, health professionals, research and academic institutions, educators, and industry, recommends at least $51.303 billion for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for fiscal year (FY) 2027, which would represent a $4.087 billion or 8.7% increase over the enacted funding level for NIH in FY 2026. Read the letter here . If your organization would like to sign on to this effort, the group is collecting signatories on a rolling basis via Google Forms . #News #Feature #Advocacy

The Alliance Joins 259 Organizations Supporting the $500 Million FY 27 Funding Request for the AHRQ

By Kayce Maisel posted 03-04-2026
A lack of federal funding for health services research and primary care research has put the United States at a disadvantage in improving health outcomes. To meet the needs of America’s patients, researchers, providers, and health systems, AAIM joins a record-breaking 259 leading organizations calling for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to be fully funded at $500 million in FY27 and that the Agency have sufficient staff to manage its statutory obligations. Read the Letter #News #Feature #Advocacy

Member Spotlight: Pepper Ann Filbert, MBA

By Kayce Maisel posted 03-03-2026
Pepper Ann Filbert, MBA Division and Business Administrator University of Mississippi School of Medicine How long have you been a member of AAIM? I’ve been a member of AAIM for a couple of months, and in that short time I’ve appreciated the resources and experience it has provided. What is your favorite part of your job? My favorite part of my job is being able to support my providers in whatever they need— big or small—to make their lives easier while they care for underserved patients, teach, and manage their day-to-day duties. How has the AAIM membership been of value to you and your career? AAIM membership has been incredibly valuable ...

Congratulations to the New FY 2027 Alliance Council Leaders

By Kayce Maisel posted 02-27-2026
A call for nominations was open to members September 10 through October 8 and ballots were available to members on im.org from January 19 to February 4. All candidates are elected by a majority of the ballots cast. Please join the Alliance in congratulating the New FY 2027 Alliance Council Leaders . #News #Feature

February 2026 Diversity Now Newsletter

By Kayce Maisel posted 02-25-2026
February 2026 Welcome to Diversity Now, AAIM’s quarterly newsletter dedicated to sharing the latest diversity, equity, and inclusion resources in academic internal medicine and beyond. February Is Black History Month Founded by Carter G. Woodson, PhD, and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Black History Month recognizes and celebrates African American life, history, and culture. As the nation marks the centennial of these commemorations, we are reminded of the enduring impact of this work and invited to reflect on the next century of learning, acknowledgment, and collective ...

Registration Open - Business of Medicine for UME-GME Faculty

By Kayce Maisel posted 02-23-2026
Registration is now open for the online hybrid course, Business of Medicine for UME-GME Faculty. This asynchronous course blends self-study with several 90-min live Zoom sessions with the instructor. To review registration prices, topics covered, and important dates, click here . #News #Feature

The Alliance Conditionally Supports Proposal to Move Fellowship Start Date

By Kayce Maisel posted 01-09-2026
In a December letter to National Association of Designated Institutional Officials (NADIO) President Jeffrey S. Berns, MD, the Alliance provided conditional support for a proposal to move the subspecialty fellowship start date to no earlier than July 7. The letter outlines AAIM's recommendations to address the challenges the transition will bring, particularly during the first year rollout. Read the letter on AAIM's Advocacy page . #News #Feature

Member Spotlight: Zeb Henson, MD

By Kayce Maisel posted 12-02-2025
Zeb Henson, MD Clerkship Director and Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program Director University of Mississippi School of Medicine How long have you been a member of AAIM? My first meeting was the 2009 Chief Resident meeting in Dallas. I couldn’t believe there were so many people in one place who cared about doing medical education the best way possible! What is your favorite part of your job? Having a hand—albeit small—in individual success stories is what keeps me going in these roles. To watch a resident go from struggling, feeling behind or overwhelmed, to becoming a competent graduate ready for unsupervised practice is the deepest joy ...

AAIM Volunteer Spotlight Video: Dominique L. Cosco, MD

By Kayce Maisel posted 11-11-2025
This month, AAIM shines the Volunteer Spotlight on Dominique L. Cosco, MD, Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education at the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine.

AIMW26 Registration Now Open - Join Us in Seattle!

By Kayce Maisel posted 11-07-2025
Academic Internal Medicine Week is the premier conference for faculty and staff in departments of internal medicine at medical schools and teaching hospitals. Join your friends and colleagues from April 19-22, 2026 in Seattle, WA! REGISTER TODAY #News #Feature

The Alliance Signs On to Support $47.2B for the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

By Kayce Maisel posted 10-29-2025
AAIM joins more than 450 members of the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research urging leaders of the House and Senate (HHS) appropriations committees to finalize the FY 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) spending bill of $47.2 billion for the NIH. Funding is already Senate Appropriations Committee-approved and would be in addition to funding for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). Read the Letter #News #Feature #Advocacy